Particle filter mask Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 03, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The European Union Safety Gate system has published a recall notice for a particle filter mask sold under the brand Medicina del Lavoro. The recall was initiated by the distributor and other economic operators in Germany. The product has been found to have insufficient total filtration capacity, which means it does not meet the required health and safety standards for personal protective equipment. The recall involves the withdrawal of the product from the market, removal of the product listing by the online marketplace, and a recall of the product from end users. The case number assigned to this recall is SR/01911/26.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Particle filter mask (also described as a filtering half mask)
– Brand: Medicina del Lavoro
– Name on product: Atemschutzmaske, Filtering Half Mask
– Model/Type number: MV99, YD-003-10Pack
– Batch number: Z20260104
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Product description: The mask is white, has two ear loops, and is marked as FFP3.
– Country of origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying country: Germany
– Category: Protective equipment
– Consumer type: Consumer product

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies a health risk related to the product’s performance. Specifically, the total filtration capacity of the mask was measured as low as 92%. This level of filtration is insufficient to meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation and the European standard EN 149. Because the filtration capacity is below the required threshold, the product may not properly protect the wearer, even when combined with other recommended protective measures. The risk is classified as a serious risk by the notifying authority. The product does not comply with the applicable EU safety legislation.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers who have purchased the affected product are advised to take the following actions as specified in the recall notice:
– The product has been recalled from end users by the distributor.
– The product listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
– The product has been withdrawn from the market.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and follow the instructions provided by the distributor or the online marketplace regarding the return or disposal of the mask. The recall notice does not specify a specific consumer hotline or website for individual action beyond the general measures taken by the economic operators.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedies taken by the economic operators are as follows:
– Distributor: Withdrawal of the product from the market, effective from 03/06/2026.
– Online marketplace: Removal of the product listing, effective from 03/06/2026.
– Distributor: Recall of the product from end users, effective from 03/06/2026.
The recall notice does not specify whether the remedy for consumers is a refund, replacement, or other compensation. The specific remedy offered to individual consumers is not detailed in the source data.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying country: Germany
– Case number: SR/01911/26
– EU Safety Gate reference link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099319
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distributor contact details: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Online marketplace contact details: Not specified in the recall notice.

Consumers seeking further information should refer to the official EU Safety Gate alert using the reference link above or contact the distributor or online marketplace from which the product was purchased. No additional contact information is provided in the recall notice.

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